The new Kejick Bay Water Treatment Plant (WTP) will provide a reliable and cost-effective water treatment solution that complies with or exceeds the more stringent of Federal and Provincial Regulations while meeting the current and long-term needs of the community. The existing WTP is noncompliant, as it does not provide adequate treatment for the raw water source and it is at the end of its 20-year design life.
The project scope includes the design of a new water treatment plant using two (2) existing domestic wells and two (2) proposed standby wells developed to municipal standards. The future water demands of the community will be met through a combination of these wells and adequate sizing of all process equipment and storage.
The project involves the decommissioning of the existing system and commissioning of a new water treatment system housed in a new building located directly across the road from the existing pumphouse. The new Water Treatment Plant will include the following:
- New groundwater supplies; total of 4 GUDI wells;
- Decommission and removal of existing pumphouse equipment;
- New water treatment plant building;
- 20-year planning horizon of water demand, chlorine contact, and fire protection;
- Improved disinfection processes – direct filtration and UV disinfection;
- Submersible high lift pumps. VFD pump for emergencies;
- Adequate storage;
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system including appropriate sensors;
- Work areas and rooms such as an office, washroom, and chemical storage; and
- Upgrade a section of distribution watermain that has been problematic due to seasonal freeze and thaw.
Consultant: SBA Engineering, Orangeville, Ontario
Contractor: Penn-co Construction, Blumenort, Manitoba
Professional Project Manager: Keewatin- Aski Ltd., Sioux Lookout, Ontario.